The construction of the flyover on Vashi Creek has been strongly opposed by the Koli community. The construction of this bridge will continue for the next four to five years. The fishermen have expressed their concern that this construction may have a direct impact on the fishing industry.
The decision to build another flyover here was taken by MSRDC due to huge traffic jams faced by commuters when they are entering Mumbai from Navi Mumbai. However, the Koli community fears that the construction of the bridge will adversely affect the fishing industry.
According to reports, the administrated had earlier stated that the construction of the bridge would be completed by 2023-2024. Moreover, it is learned that more than INR 775 crores will be spent on this bridge.
The construction of the bridge has already started and work is in progress in the space between the railway line and the present creek bridge. But now, given the opposition from the Koli community to the flyover, it is to be seen what decision would be taken regarding the construction of the bridge.
Similarly, on December 14, fishing along the western coast came to standstill as villages declared a bandh to protest against the development of a new port at Vadhavan in Dahanu taluka, Palghar, which would cost INR 65,000 crore.
According to reports, the locals of 10 villages in Dahanu would be affected by the project – a joint venture of Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) and Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) had protested on December 2 and 3. The JNPT and the Maharashtra Maritime Board are growth companions for the port mission with 74 per cent and 26 per cent fairness share.
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